Contract for two pre-doctoral positions in Fusion Energy Science and Technology

IFMIF-DONES; Granada; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in fusion technology located in Granada, Spain, seeks candidates for two pre-doctoral positions focused on advanced radiofrequency techniques. Responsibilities include experimental characterization of prototypes, analysis of thermal simulations, and preparation of liquid metal samples. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications in Fusion Energy Science and Technology. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to groundbreaking research in nuclear fusion.

Formación

• Experience in studying advanced radiofrequency techniques for accelerators.
• Skills in designing and simulating microwave components.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation and fluid dynamics.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on advanced radiofrequency techniques for nuclear fusion.
• Prepare and analyze liquid metal samples under experimental conditions.
• Monitor and report on experimental results related to thermal loads.

Conocimientos

Advanced radiofrequency techniques

Thermal simulation

Fluid dynamics

Educación

Pre-doctoral research qualification

Herramientas

OLMAT device

Descripción del empleo

Research Contracts

Contract for two pre-doctoral positions in Fusion Energy Science and Technology

• Publication date: Monday 11 de July de 2022

The call for two pre-doctoral positions for Fusion Technologies at the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), a Spanish reference centre in the field of Nuclear Fusion, has been published.

Detailed Job Description

• Study of advanced radiofrequency techniques for the IFMIF-DONES accelerator.
• Study radiofrequency techniques for diagnostics of the IFMIFDONES lithium target applicable to nuclear fusion devices.
• Study, design and simulation of radiofrequency and microwave components.
• Development and experimental characterisation of prototypes.

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Additional Responsibilities

• Design and prepare liquid metal samples in porous and solid models for OLMAT exposure.
• Design, preparation and monitoring experiments that expose liquid metal samples in porous structures and solid samples to pulses of high thermal loads in the OLMAT device.
• Analysis of experimental results of pyrometry (surface temperature), total temperature increments, fast optical chamber, and related data.
• Thermal simulation/fluid dynamics of liquid metals in porous structures and design of cooling systems (e.g., beam dump) for the OLMAT experiment.

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